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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,893.15, 25,328.98 and 14,817.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,893.15, 25,328.98 and 14,817.32 is: 22,216.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,893.15 : 25,328.98 = 14,817.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,893.15/25,328.98 = 14,817.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,893.15x = 25,328.98 × 14,817.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,893.15x = 375,307,601.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,307,601.93/16,893.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,216.56

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